What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I position at Contra Costa County, CA?
Salary : $107,844.12 Annually
Location : Contra Costa County, CA
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : VHWA-2020
Department : Health Services - Continuous
Opening Date : 01 / 05 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : TC
The Position
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases :
5% on July 1, 2024 5% on July 1, 2025
Bargaining Unit : Local 856 - Health Services Unit
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is accepting applications on an ongoing basis to fill entry level Clinical Laboratory Scientist positions which may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez or health centers located in Richmond or Pittsburg.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is an entry-level classification. Employees in this class perform bacteriological, hematological, biochemical, serological, coagulation and transfusion tests. They also perform blood counts and prepare stains, reagents, and stock solutions.
Typical Tasks
- Performs clinical laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, micro-biology, hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis and phlebotomy
- Operates and maintains manual equipment and automated, computer controlled equipment
- Maintains quality control statistical data
- Draws blood for laboratory testing and processes specimens
- Performs laboratory tests in each area of the laboratory on a rotation basis
- Reports patients test results verbally and in writing to members of the medical and nursing staffs
- Stains and interprets blood smears of other biological specimens
- Types and cross matches blood for transfusion
- Prepares laboratory reagents
- Monitors supply inventories
- Maintains laboratory logs and records
Minimum Qualifications
License Required : Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Health. ( To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must submit and attach the required license )
Experience : None required.
Other Requirements : A background investigation / fingerprint and / or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.
Selection Process
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Your supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to evaluate your education, training and / or experience as it relates to this position and will determine your score and rank of the employment list. You will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training, and or / experience beyond the minimum qualifications.
Do you possess a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California Department of Public Health?
How many years of experience do you have performing the duties of a California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist?
Do you have experience working as a Laboratory Assistant?
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate which main location you have worked as a Laboratory Assistant :
During your internship as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, did you work in any of the following departments? (Please check all that apply)
I certify that I meet the announced requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
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Salary : $107,844
